2026 Chevrolet Blazer: Douglaston Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer at a Glance
Three trims this year: 2LT starts at $34,300, 3LT at $39,700, RS at $43,600, and there's a $1,995 destination charge on top of all of them (that's before New York gets its cut in tax). Every single trim, even the base one, comes with the 228-hp turbo four and a 9-speed automatic; RS is the only place you can step up to a 308-hp V6 if you want it. Front-wheel drive is standard, AWD is available across the board, and CarPlay/Android Auto connect wirelessly on every trim including 2LT — Chevy didn't save that for the top of the lineup this time. East Hills Chevrolet of Douglaston, over on Northern Boulevard, has been a CARFAX Top-Rated Dealer five years running and sits around 2,700 Google reviews.
First, the thing that trips people up: this isn't the Blazer EV
Two Chevys share the name "Blazer." That's about where the similarity ends. This page covers the gas one. 2LT, 3LT, RS. Turbo four standard, V6 if you go RS. The Blazer EV is a whole different vehicle underneath — its own trims, its own pricing, and a Google-built infotainment system that (this trips a lot of shoppers up) doesn't run Apple CarPlay or Android Auto at all. None of it. The gas Blazer went the exact opposite direction: wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, standard, even on the $34,300 base trim. So if you clicked over here from a search result about the EV, or a friend mentioned "the Blazer" and you're not 100% sure which one they meant, check before you get too attached to a number.
Mechanically it's simple at the bottom of the lineup. 2LT and 3LT both run the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four: 228 horsepower, 258 lb-ft, a 9-speed automatic, front-wheel drive standard with AWD as an option. RS is where it gets interesting, because RS is the only trim where a 3.6-liter V6 shows up on the order sheet. 308 hp. 270 lb-ft. Towing goes from 3,250 lbs on the four-cylinder up to 4,500 lbs with the six. You can't get that engine on a 2LT no matter what you're willing to pay for one — it simply isn't offered there. Same story with AWD, actually: 2LT and 3LT get Chevy's regular AWD hardware, but an AWD RS (or a V6 RS) gets a beefier system called Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD instead. Two different AWD systems wearing the same "AWD" badge, in other words.
Pick your trim
Blazer 2LT
from $34,300 MSRP
Wireless CarPlay, Chevy Safety Assist, heated seats. All standard, none of it held back for the pricier trims.
Blazer 3LT
from $39,700 MSRP
Leather, a power liftgate, a couple extra colors. Comfort upgrades, not a different car underneath.
Blazer RS
from $43,600 MSRP
20-inch wheels, Bose audio, and the only place in the lineup where the V6 and Twin-Clutch AWD live.
What people who actually bought one are saying
4.5 stars, give or take, across close to 2,700 Google reviews for East Hills Chevrolet. Blazer shows up by name a lot in there. Joan Restaino's the one I keep coming back to: she and her husband went in for a Trax, an Equinox, that was the whole plan. Then he took the Blazer around the block. Plan changed. "We ultimately decided to lease 2 cars the Equinox and the Blazer," she wrote. "We couldn't be happier with the service." Igor Avez, three sentences, no wasted words: "Alex made everything fast and easy. Leased a camaro and a blazer from him. Am completely satisfied." Sean Brown bought his from a guy named Charles Robertson and summed the whole thing up in one line — "the best deal on the Chevy of your choice." That exact phrase keeps popping up in this dealership's reviews, year after year. Either everyone's quoting each other or it's just true.
Living with one in Douglaston
Oil changes, New York's yearly inspection, what road salt does to a car after a Queens winter or two — that's all on the service & repair guide. What it actually costs to drive one home, 8.875% NYC tax and all, is on the pricing & leasing guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Chevy Blazer any good?
For what it is — a two-row midsize SUV, not trying to be a three-row hauler — sure. The turbo four won't get anyone excited on 2LT or 3LT. Fine, not thrilling. RS with the V6 has more life in it. And things like wireless CarPlay and the full Chevy Safety Assist suite come standard here, which some competitors still charge extra for. None of that beats an actual test drive at East Hills Chevrolet, back to back with whatever else is on the list.
Is Chevy discontinuing the Blazer?
No. Easy question, easy to get the answer wrong though. Chevy's confirmed there won't be a 2027 gas Blazer. The 2026 model just keeps going for an extra year instead, and a real refresh is supposedly coming for 2028. Not discontinued. Actually kind of the opposite — a 2026 Blazer bought right now won't be sitting next to a "new" 2027 that was never going to exist.
Is the 2026 Blazer larger than the 2026 Equinox?
Yes. Longer wheelbase, more room in the cabin, more cargo space. Equinox is the smaller, cheaper one below it in the lineup. Most people cross-shopping these two are really just weighing price against space, and the only way to actually know which one wins that trade-off is to sit in both.
What's the difference between the standard engine and the V6?
2LT and 3LT run the base 2.0-liter turbo, 228 hp, 258 lb-ft. RS starts with that same engine too. The 3.6-liter V6 — 308 hp, 270 lb-ft, towing up from 3,250 to 4,500 lbs — only shows up as an RS option. So four-cylinder versus V6 isn't really a lineup-wide decision. It's an RS decision.
Where can I see all three trims in person?
East Hills Chevrolet's new inventory, Northern Boulevard, Douglaston. Stock moves week to week, so call first if a specific trim or engine matters — saves the drive.
A dealership that's been part of Douglaston for a while
Local team, five-year CARFAX Top-Rated Dealer streak, a certified service department running GM Genuine and ACDelco parts. That's the pitch East Hills Chevrolet makes about itself, and the current Blazer inventory sits right next to their CarBravo-certified used stock. Got a trade-in too? That conversation and a Blazer test drive happen the same visit, no extra trip needed.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,995 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; pricing reflects chevrolet.com's published figures as of this writing and can move during the model year — confirm current pricing with East Hills Chevrolet. Fuel-economy and performance figures are manufacturer/EPA estimates; real-world results vary. Equipment and availability can shift with production timing. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of East Hills Chevrolet of Douglaston.